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$53,111$54 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Jun 24, 2025

242 RAILROAD ST

ALDEN, IA 50006
2
Beds
1
Baths
991 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$53K
$38K low$68K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jun 24, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$602 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$42,190 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,260
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,190

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.93 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHardin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Stone (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 140 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Alden Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Iowa Falls - Alden High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi
M
Riverbend Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Iowa Falls Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 50006These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,597
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,821
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,234
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

242 Railroad St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Alden 50006
  • Older than 94% of homes in Hardin County

What homes are worth in Alden 50006

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$51K$481K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Alden 50006.

How it measures up in Alden 50006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alden 50006.

Estimated value$53,111
CheaperTypical $125,866Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area991 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,518 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 242 Railroad St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlden 50006Hardin County
Estimated valuepricier than$53,1113% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5412% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than991 ft²11% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac28% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than188716% of homes6% of homes

About 242 Railroad St

How much is 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA is $53,111 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $38,334 to $67,888. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA last sell?

242 Railroad St, Alden, IA last sold on Jun 24, 2025 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA?

242 Railroad St, Alden, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 991 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA built?

242 Railroad St, Alden, IA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA?

242 Railroad St, Alden, IA is assigned to Alden Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Iowa Falls - Alden High School (high), rated D+; Riverbend Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Iowa Falls Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA compare to other homes in Alden 50006?

Among the 724 homes in Alden 50006, it is worth more than 3% of them ($53,111 against a typical $125,866), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($54 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 11% of them (991 ft² against a typical 1,518 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1887 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Hardin County, it is worth more than 7% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 242 Railroad St, Alden, IA was $602. The county assessed it at $42,190.

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